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Deaths and rumor of death lent gloom to our community last Sunday, 21st inst., three families being visited by the grim messenger. The circumstances attending the sudden death of Mrs. Joseph Broas were extremely pathetic and elicit on the behalf of the family the deepest sympathy, being well known and most highly esteemed in all social circles of this community. Mrs. Broas, last Sunday morning, apparently in good health, was at her usual place as a member of the choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The services were nearly over when she withdrew to the vestment room and then started for her home on Pleasant street, near the school building, going by way of Liberty street. Arriving near the home of Dr. Palmitter, unable to proceed any farther, she went into the house. Mrs. Palmitter saw that she was very weak and helped to remove her wraps, and with other help Mrs. Broas was taken to the bedroom, Dr. Palmitter arriving shortly after. Her condition evidently was critical and Mr. Broas was at once notified. It was a severe attack of acute indigestion and to the deep grief of all, death came within one hour and a half after Mrs. Broas arrival at the Doctor's residence. The sad news was heard with painful surprise and deepest regret throughout the community. As a member of the University Club, also of the Ladies' Guild and Choir of St. Paul's church and in social circles, Mrs. Broas endeared herself to a large circle of friends. Born in Oneanta in 1878, and daughter of Mr and Mrs. Freeland Gardner, she was united in marriage 16 years ago, and the family located in Sidney 5 years ago. The services were helf at the family home on Pleasant street, Wednesday, April 24th, being largely attended, Rev. E. R. Ladbrook officiating. The large display of flowers gave evidence of the love and esteem of friends. Mrs. Broas is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Broas, one son, Richard Gardner Broas, and one sister, Mrs. Elmer O'Brien, of Utica. The deepest sympathy of all is extended to the family so sadly and suddenly affected.

Notes: Joseph Broas, and his wife May Broas, are in the Oneanta Census in 1910. Joseph is listed as a widower in the 1920 census, living as a boarder along with his son in the household of Nellie Fish.

Linn Palmitter and his wife Jamison Palmitter appear in the Sidney Census for 1910. The name has been mis-transcribed at Polmiter.